Christy

About Christy

Christy Martin never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim.

Christy (2025) is a history film directed by David Michôd. Released in October 2025, it runs 134 minutes.

Its themes are assertive, boxing, domestic violence, and based on real person. The story is adapted from real events.

Sydney Sweeney appears as Christy Martin, Ben Foster as Jim V. Martin, Merritt Wever as Joyce Salters, and Katy O'Brian as Lisa Holewyne. The screenplay is by David Michôd and Mirrah Foulkes. It was produced by Anonymous Content, Black Bear Pictures, and Fifty-Fifty Films. It streams on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel in the United States.

I'm Still Here, The Smashing Machine, and Untold: Deal with the Devil make useful companions to Christy, all filed under 1990s and biographical drama. TMDB voters put it at 7.1 out of 10 across 243 votes and it carries a R rating.